Every nurse today has some interaction with infusion therapy. Regardless of your specialty or location, you will likely see intravenous catheters daily. You can be the most up to date in your facility.
Elizabeth (Liz) Campbell – Update Your Infusion Therapy Toolbox
The 9 complications of venous access devices you need to be aware of
The #1 thing you can do today to improve outcomes & practice
The latest technologies now available
Venous access device updates: Peripheral & central
Address common misconceptions about infusion therapy
Changes in the Infusion Standards of Care you cannot afford to miss
Have you ever wanted to see what a central line looks like? Are you curious about the differences between a PICC and a midline? There can be plenty of challenges and frustrations when it comes to infusion therapy. Not to mention the constantly evolving best practice guidelines. During this in-depth seminar, you will experience a unique opportunity to learn hands-on from actual catheters and through the viewing of real video procedures!
Every nurse today has some interaction with infusion therapy. Regardless of your specialty or location, you will likely see intravenous catheters daily. You can be the most up to date in your facility. Through the case studies and anecdotes shared, you will leave understanding the latest strategies and new technology trends. Attend this seminar to position yourself as a top performer in device management within your organization!
Liz Campbell, RN, MSN, CRNI®, is excited to pass along her knowledge and experiences as an infusion nurse specialist – with you. Liz will apply the newest standards from the Infusion Nurses Society® to your practice. You will gain a robust and updated toolbox, to better prevent complications, improve outcomes and update on the practice standards!
OUTLINE
Peripheral Venous Catheters
How many does your patient need?
Assessment of site
How often
Who?
Infusates
Hydration
Antibiotics
Pain Medications
Complication
Infiltration (scale)
Extravasation
Phlebitis (scale)
Nerve injury
Infection
Central Venous Access Devices
Peripherally Inserted Central Catheter (PICC)
Implanted port
Tunneled jugular
Assessment of site
Complications
Phlebitis
Nerve injury
Occlusion
Infection
Air embolism
Thrombosis
Malposition
Catheter damage
Care and maintenance
What you need to know about tip location
Regulation of Infusion Therapy
Who makes the standards?
What support is there?
Infusion Nurses Society
Association for Vascular Access
Oncology Nurses Society
Would you like to receive Elizabeth (Liz) Campbell – Update Your Infusion Therapy Toolbox ?
Practice Updates
Infusion therapy standards of practice
SHEA guidelines
ONS guideline
Technology/Ultrasound
Video examples of insertions
Peripheral catheter
PICC insertion
Tip location
Improving Outcomes
Central line bundles
Care and maintenance of central lines
Rotation of peripheral catheters
Identifying correct access for prescribed therapy
Injuries
Poor outcomes
Excellent outcomes
OBJECTIVES
Analyze the most up-to-date practice standards.
Explain the causes of complications of venous access devices to be able to effectively prevent them.
Analyze at least three new strategies to improve your own infusion practice.
Evaluate the latest in infusion and access technology.
Utilize the latest SHEA and CDC guidelines.
Distinguish between case studies that have contributed to both poor and excellent outcomes.
